Active KC: a Text Message Based Intervention for Physical Activity

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Physical Activity; Patient Engagement

• Registration Number: NCT05110508
• Lead Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Brief Summary

Active KC will involve delivering PA support tools to individuals interested in increasing their physical activity. The tools involve provision of a Garmin wearable activity monitor and participant-tailored behavior change supports (e.g., goal setting and monitoring) delivered through text messaging and a corresponding study website.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-09-09
• Study Start: 2021-09-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-10-26
• Study First Posted: 2021-11-08
• Primary Completion: 2022-04-30
• Study Completion: 2022-04-30
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 210

Inclusion Criteria

• Individual has a smart device with internet or data and app downloading and texting capability
• Can read or write in English
• At least 8 years old (there is no upper age limit)
• Willing to complete study measures, participate in intervention, and share data collected in Active KC with the main study

Exclusion Criteria

• Does not meet the above inclusion criteria
• Non-adherent to study measurement (wearing the Garmin less than 4 days) during baseline period
• Averaging over 60 minutes per day of physical activity (children) or 30 minutes of physical activity per day (adults) during the baseline period as measured by the Garmin
• Participant has a disability that interferes with their ability to carry out daily activities

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Physical Activity Minutes Over Time	8 weeks	Participant physical activity will be measured by daily minutes of physical activity as collected by the Garmin monitor.
Changes in Physical Activity Steps Over Time	8 weeks	Participant physical activity will be measured by a daily step count as collected by the Garmin monitor.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Participant Engagement of Text Messages	8 weeks	Text message engagement as measured by number of texts responded to.
Views of Participants on Intervention Preferences via Participant Survey	Baseline, End of Study (8 weeks)	Adults will complete a baseline and follow up adult survey and children will complete a baseline and follow up child survey with help from their caregiver when appropriate. Participant surveys may be distributed via hardcopy, email, or text message.
Participant Engagement of the Garmin Monitor	8 weeks	Garmin activity monitor engagement as measured by number of wear days.
Views of Participants on intervention via Focus Groups	Week 4, Week 8	Up to 15 focus groups will be hosted throughout and after the intervention period. A subsample of participants will be selected to take part in focus groups conducted after week 4 and week 8. These focus groups will ask about participant experiences with the Garmin monitors and text messaging along with general perceptions of the intervention. Focus groups will be hosted virtually using Teams or in person and will be recorded. All participants will have the option to keep their cameras off during virtual focus groups.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Mercy; 🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States